As Europe looks to secure alternative energy sources to Russian gas in light of the war in Ukraine, a new threat to energy security is stirring, this time from droughts. The droughts hitting Europe are impacting everything from food to transportation t…
I what would be the first time ever, e-commerce revenues are forecast to shrink y-o-y in 2022. That’s according to the latest forecast from the Statista Digital Market Outlook.As covered in the newly released second chapter of Statista’s Digital Econom…
There are all kinds of relationships out there, and with the wide range of dating apps that now exist, it’s becoming ever easier to find the kind of connection that works for you. But is this instant, quickly accessible style of matchmaking making it e…
From the picturesque town of Bruges, Belgium to the sun and the sand of Nusa Lembongan in Indonesia, Booking.com’s list of Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2022 truly has something for everyone. Topping the list this year is the southern Italian city…
After the United States recorded two consecutive quarters of negative growth in the first two quarters of 2022, the Biden administration was quick to point out that while the development even though it constituted a widespread definition of recession, …
Today, after more than a year of preparation, President Biden will sign into law the CHIPS for America Act. Congress passed the policy to strengthen U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturers in January 2021 but didn’t allocate it any budget until now. The…
Depending on the country of comparison, U.S. residents are paying twice as much, three times as much or even more for their prescription drugs. Research by Rand Corporation has found that U.S. prescription drug prices surpass those in 32 other countrie…
The U.S. dollar is getting stronger compared to the world’s major currencies. So far in 2022, the value of the dollar has hit levels not seen since the early 2000s, almost reaching parity with the euro and growing strong even against the Japanese yen, …
The number of nightclubs in England, Scotland and Wales has dropped to its lowest in more than two decades, with one in five having closed over the past three years, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Where 1,418 clubs were reco…
The Dutch city of Utrecht has been named as the world’s most bicycle-friendly city by the Global Bicycle Cities Index 2022. The study, conducted by digital insurance company Luko, analyzed 90 cities across the globe, based on indicators grouped under s…